Comfortable global supply prospects expected for major crops

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) marked its 80th anniversary by actively participating in the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), emphasizing its ongoing commitment to improving global food security and sustainable agrifood systems. FAO leaders engaged in high-level dialogues and events addressing food crises, nutrition, and innovative financing mechanisms to support vulnerable countries. 

This year, hoops and youth empowerment for agrifood systems transformation united at the SDG Media Zone of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. FAO Global Goodwill Ambassadors, the Harlem Globetrotters, FAO Champion Monique Coleman and the Organization’s Chief Economist, Má...

FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led a high-level delegation to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), engaging in multilateral meetings and strategic dialogues to advance global food security and the transformation of agrifood systems. The visit featured participation in key UN events, bilateral discussions, and the inauguration of the new premises of the FAO Liaison Office in New York, underscoring the Organization’s commitment to innovation, partnership, and inclusive development. 

 

 

Director-General presents The Financing for Shock-Driven Food Crisis Facility during United Nations General Assembly

 

Recent outbreaks highlight the urgent need for coordinated global action to combat a virus threatening animal health, livelihoods, and pandemic preparedness

New forecasts point to growth in global cereal output, utilization, stocks and trade

From FAO’s Regional Office for Africa

Gains in meat and vegetable oil price indices outweigh declines in cereals, dairy and sugar

New partnership to help over 150,000 people enhance food production, incomes and climate resilience across 15 provinces by May 2026

The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) reviewed progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ...

The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) kicked off on Monday, July 14, under the theme:
“Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, leaving no one behind.”

Immediate and sustained ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access are critical to avert imminent Famine

Director-General QU Dongyu highlights youth, innovation, and rights-based policies as engines of change

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